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We care for 1 in 4 people in Merton & Sutton living with a life-limiting illness and their families.

Over 1,000 patients and those close to them benefit from our exceptional free Hospice care which costs us £6.5 million to provide every year.

05/06/2026

After the Hospice cared for their mum in 2018, sisters Danielle, Holly and Jasmin continue to take part in our Hospice events, often bringing a big group of loved ones along with them.

"It just feels really special - being together, remembering her."

This year's Lavender & Lanterns sunset walk is another moment to do just that.

"Mum had such a zest for life - big backcombed hair, you'd always notice her. She loved a party, a charity shop, a glass of wine. She was the heart of everything."

"We want to do all we can to support the Hospice, and through this sponsored walk, we look forward to raising funds for St Raphs while honouring our mum."

💜 Lavender & Lanterns
📅 Saturday 4 July | Mayfield Lavender

Sign up to Lavender & Lanterns today, or dedicate a rose in memory of someone special, at straphaels.org.uk/lavender

01/06/2026

Happy Volunteers Week! 🎉

As we celebrate Volunteers Week, we want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers for everything they do.

Their care, compassion and dedication helps make St Raphael's the special place it is, helping us provide comfort, support and care to those who need us most.

From the moment you arrive at the Hospice, you'll see the difference our volunteers make. Whether it's lovingly tending to our gardens, van drivers collecting and delivering donations, a warm smile at reception, or the wagging tail of our therapy dogs - their kindness can be found in every corner of St Raphael's. Giving their time, energy and hearts so generously, they touch the lives of patients, families, staff and our wider community each day.

We couldn't do what we do without them!

From all of us at St Raphs, thank you for being such an important part of our Hospice family. Your dedication, generosity and kindness makes a lasting difference every day.

Help us celebrate our volunteers by leaving a message of thanks in the comments below. 👇

28/05/2026

Solstice Reset: A new Sound Bath event ✨

Join us in marking the longest day of sunshine with a tranquil Sound Bath, hosted by the fantastic Louise Ireland from .

A true moment of calm, just for you.

✨ Sunday 21 June
✨ St Bede’s Conference Centre, SM3 9DX
✨ 12pm Welcome | Sound Bath 1-2pm
✨ £20 per session, with all ticket sales going to St Raphael’s Hospice

Bring your yoga mat along | Limited yoga mats available on the day

We hope to see you there💫

Tickets at straphaels.org.uk/soundbath

24/05/2026

Have you heard?! We’re heading back to this summer for our Lavender & Lanterns - a sunset memory walk💜

Inspired by our much loved Lavender Walk, on Saturday 4 July, our community will gather at the lavender fields at sunset to celebrate those we love.

Danielle and her sisters, Holly and Jasmine, will be joining us this year, as they’ve lovingly done before, in memory of their mum, Andrea 💜

The sisters will walk alongside a large group of family and friends in Andrea’s memory, and are already rallying sponsorship support in the lead up 🎉

Book your place today: straphaels.org.uk/lavender

Every ticket helps fund vital hospice care and makes a real difference. If you’re not able to join, you can still visit our site to dedicate an Everlasting Rose for your loved one, to be displayed at the lavender fields and yours to have as a special keepsake in the week after.

Saturday 4 July
Mayfield Lavender Farm, Banstead
6pm welcome | 7pm walk

We’d love for you to be part of it 💜

straphaels.org.uk/lavender

23/05/2026

✨ The longest day deserves the most peaceful afternoon.

This is your moment to pause. Come and join us as the wonderful Louise Ireland guides you through a truly immersive sound bath experience, deeply relaxing, restorative and exactly the kind of afternoon you deserve for a tranquil moment of calm.

📅 Sunday 21st June
🚪 Doors open 12pm | Sound Bath 1pm – 2pm
🧘 Bring your own mat or limited mats to hire on the day
🎟️ Only 30 spaces available | £20 per session
✨ Hosted by Louise Ireland Massage Therapy

To book your place, or for more information, visit straphaels.org.uk/soundbath

22/05/2026

Making a difference 🌿💚

Ahead of the sunny bank holiday weekend, we were delighted to have Capsticks LLP with us yesterday volunteering at our Hospice Garden!

Led by Penny, one of our lovely garden volunteers, the team rolled up their sleeves to help prepare our gardens for the summer! They really put the work in clearing our wooded areas, planting part of our Wellbeing garden, and chipping up all the prunings - renaming the chipper “Chop-sticks!”

St Raphael’s relies on the support of our community to keep our hospice running, and a massive thanks to the wonderful Capsticks team for getting stuck in to help! 🌿

Could your workplace do the same? We’d love to welcome you. Swap the boardroom for our wonderful hospice for a day and help support St Raphs.

Get in touch with [email protected] to find out more, or visit straphaels.org.uk/get-involved 🎉

14/05/2026

It’s back - join us at Mayfield Lavender this summer! 🌿✨

Set against the purple haze of the lavender fields, we're delighted to invite you to Lavender & Lanterns - a sunset memory walk in support of your local hospice, and in celebration of those you love.

Inspired by our much-loved Lavender Walk, the event returns this year with some new additions. Personalised lanterns can be carried as you walk, creating a trail of light across the fields at sunset. Everlasting Roses will be displayed amongst the lavender, dedicated to those we love.

We can't wait to walk beside you again, in honour of those who matter most. 💜

All funds raised go directly to the vital care we provide on our ward and in the community.

See you this summer! Click the link in our bio or click the link below to find out more!
https://www.straphaels.org.uk/events/lavender/

12/05/2026

💜 International Nurses Day 💜

Today, we celebrate and thank our extraordinary team of nurses who make such a positive impact and meaningful difference every single day.

At St Raphael’s, our nursing teams provide skilled, compassionate care both on our hospice ward and out in the heart of the community. Combining specialist expertise with genuine human kindness, they help make every precious moment count for patients, carers, and those closest to them.

“St Raphael’s nurses were a lifeline for our family when we needed it most. They cared for our mum with such compassion and dignity, and for us too – nothing was ever too much trouble. In those hardest days, they didn’t just provide the very best specialist care, they became like family. I honestly don’t know where we would have been without them.” – Kelly

Thank you to all of our incredible nurses for everything you do.

06/05/2026

This week marks Dying Matters Awareness Week - a powerful reminder that open and honest conversations can truly make a difference.

Starting a conversation about death, dying and bereavement can feel difficult, but even small moments of openness can bring comfort, clarity and connection when it matters most 💜

At our Wellbeing Centre, we’re supporting this important week by continuing to create space for these conversations. From welcoming external speakers such as Talking Therapies, Hospice Biographers and St Bernard’s Charity - offering guidance and practical financial support - to a special craft project where attendees create “bags of happiness” as a personal bereavement gesture.

Every day, we see the positive impact of these supportive spaces - helping patients, carers and loved ones feel more prepared, supported and less alone.

01/05/2026

Big bargains, good brews, and cake? Yes please.

Our clearance sale is back this weekend, with doors open 10am–4pm each day. Expect plenty of great finds, sweet treats, and a warm welcome, all while supporting the hospice!

Pop in, have a browse, and grab yourself something special.

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Sutton
SM39DX

Website

http://www.straphaels.org.uk/

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